{"product_id":"brass-ikebana-kenzan-flower-frog","title":"Mid Century Brass Ikebana Kenzan Flower Frog Bowl 1950s to 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mid century brass Ikebana kenzan flower frog bowl, dating approximately from the 1950s to 1970s, combines a shallow brass vessel with a dense metal pin bed for traditional Japanese style floral arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 3 1\/2 inch round form works as a stand alone low flower holder or can be placed inside a larger decorative bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems are pressed directly onto the closely spaced pins, allowing branches and flowers to be positioned at deliberate angles while the surrounding cup holds a shallow amount of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"brass Ikebana flower frog bowl\"\u003ebrass Ikebana flower frog bowl\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e kenzan pin flower holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1950s to 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass bowl with metal pin bed and silver tone metal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm brass gold with dark metal pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e no visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid century, Japanese inspired Ikebana floral design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 1\/2 inches round and 1 1\/2 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense pointed kenzan pin bed contained inside a shallow water holding bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable with noticeable cosmetic wear from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circular brass bowl remains intact, and the dense interior pin bed is present across the arranging surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rim appears intact without visible splits or major deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact weighted construction gives the piece a stable base for arranging stems and branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass exterior shows scattered spotting, scratches, rubbed areas, and surface marks visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pins show darkening and discoloration from age and previous floral use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver tone underside has scattered spotting, discoloration, scratches, and general surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenzan, often translated as sword mountain, became an essential tool for holding stems securely in Japanese Ikebana arrangements. This built in bowl form combines the pin holder and water reservoir in one compact piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low profile suits anyone interested in Ikebana, minimalist flower arranging, mid century floral accessories, or vintage tools that can still be put to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has an unusually dense field of pins inside its 3 1\/2 inch brass bowl. That gives an arranger many possible stem positions within a very small footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible scratches and spotting leave its history intact while still allowing the piece to return to the purpose it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49049220808959,"sku":"I1-T2-3238","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/brass_kenzan_pin_flower_holder.jpg?v=1787171631","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/brass-ikebana-kenzan-flower-frog","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}